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Psychodrama Group Therapy for Breakup Distress and Relationship Adjustment: A Randomized Trial

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - anyAllUniversidade do Porto
NCT07658248 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The purpose of this randomized controlled trial is to evaluate whether a psychodrama group therapy intervention can reduce unresolved breakup distress and improve dyadic adjustment in adults currently involved in romantic relationships who have experienced a significant previous breakup. The main questions this study aims to answer are: * Does participation in psychodrama group therapy reduce breakup distress compared with a waiting-list control condition? * Does participation in psychodrama group therapy improve dyadic adjustment and relationship functioning compared with a waiting-list control condition? The researchers will compare participants receiving the psychodrama group therapy intervention with participants in a waiting-list control condition to determine whether the intervention leads to greater improvements in breakup distress, dyadic adjustment, psychological functioning,

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 years or older; * Currently involved in a romantic relationship for at least 6 months; * History of at least one significant previous romantic relationship breakup; * Presence of breakup distress related to a previous romantic breakup and/or difficulties in current dyadic adjustment; * Ability and willingness to provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of severe mental disorder that may interfere with participation in group psychotherapy; * Severe active substance dependence; * Current severe relational violence; * Inability or unwillingness to provide written informed consent; * Any clinical condition that, in the opinion of the research team, may compromise safe participation in the intervention.
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What it tests

  • Psychodrama Group Therapy for Unresolved Breakup Distress and Dyadic Adjustment
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Where

1 site
Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences at the University of Porto
Porto, Portugal
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